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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,512.20, 425,325.90 and 96,542.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,512.20, 425,325.90 and 96,542.60 is: 144,833.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,512.20 : 425,325.90 = 96,542.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,512.20/425,325.90 = 96,542.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,512.20x = 425,325.90 × 96,542.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,512.20x = 41,062,068,233.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,062,068,233.34/283,512.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,833.51

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